hemozoon

/hɛməˈzuːən/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of parasitic protozoa that infect red blood cells, particularly in malaria.

“The hemozoin crystals formed by the parasite were studied under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • malarial parasite
  • plasmodium

Antonyms

  • healthy organism
  • normal red blood cell